Manheim, PA — The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced the first-ever recipients of the Girls Triple Crown Award, recognizing three standout athletes who completed an unprecedented sweep of the nation's top high school girls wrestling events.
 
The inaugural winners sealed their place in history with dominant performances at the Girls Powerade, each finishing their tournament run with either a fall or technical fall. To earn the Girls Triple Crown, athletes must claim titles at all three premier December events: the Women of Ironman (Dec. 13–14), Girls Beast of the East (Dec. 18–19), and Girls Powerade (Dec. 27–28).

2025 Girls Triple Crown Award Recipients

118 lbs – Marlee Solomon (Canon-McMillan)
Junior • Pennsylvania State Champion • Ranked No. 3 nationally by FloWrestling • Fargo runner-up • Super 32 runner-up • One-Time Girls Beast Champion

142 lbs – Taina Fernandez (Archbishop Spalding)
Junior • Ranked No. 1 nationally by FloWrestling • Three-time National Prep Champion • Three-time Girls Beast Champion • Two-time Women of Iron Man Champion • Three-time Fargo Champion • Pan American Champion • Super 32 Champion • World Champion

148 lbs – Violette Lasure (Chestnut Ridge)
Junior • Two-time Pennsylvania State Champion • Ranked No. 1 nationally by FloWrestling • Fargo Champion • Super 32 runner-up • Two-Time Girls Beast Champion • Two-time Women of Iron Man Champion 

Each athlete received a custom championship belt produced by Pittsburgh Trophy, marking their place as the first winners in the history of the Girls Triple Crown Award presented by the NWCA.

The NWCA would like to thank the organizing committees of the Women of Ironman, Girls Beast of the East, and Girls Powerade for their cooperation and shared commitment to elevating girls wrestling through this landmark recognition.

For more information on the Girls Triple Crown Award and upcoming NWCA events, visit www.nwcaonline.com.